Glasgow, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42141
Barren County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,349
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,896
- Median income Below-median income area
- $184,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glasgow pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42141 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 42141 (Glasgow, KY) rose +8.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.0 in 2023 to 236.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 42141 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, with 30,349 residents across 719.2 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42141 reports a modest median household income of $52,896 (11% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,488. The poverty rate is 17.5%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $184,700 (16% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 67.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $857.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Barren County, so 42141 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 42141
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glasgow, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42141.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
166 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
86 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Finance and insurance 53
Finance and insurance
53 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42141, Glasgow, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
30,349
Population
719.2
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42141?
40.2
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
2.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$52,896
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$31,488
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42141 ranks nationally
Glasgow, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$52,896 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,494housing units
14,494
Total Housing Units
12,774
Occupied Units
1,720
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,700
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$857
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.6%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42141 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 153 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 172 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 205 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 218 |
| 2024 | +8.6% | 237 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 690 business establishments in ZIP 42141, employing approximately 11,299 people with a combined annual payroll of $494,969,000.
690
Businesses
11,299
Employees
$495.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 166 | 24.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 86 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 10.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 49 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.3% |
| Information | 9 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 42141 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42141
Glasgow (42141)
30,349 residents
- 42123 840
Austin (42123)
840 residents
- 42156 254
Lucas (42156)
254 residents
- 42130 175
Eighty Eight (42130)
175 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42141 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42141 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42156
Lucas (42156)
$98,000 median income
- 42123
Austin (42123)
$61,010 median income
- 42141
Glasgow (42141)
$52,896 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42141 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42141, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (30,349 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 42141 in?
ZIP code 42141 (Glasgow) is located in Barren County, Kentucky. Barren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barren-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42141?
ZIP code 42141 in Glasgow, KY has a population of 30,349 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42141?
The median household income in ZIP 42141 is $52,896, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42141?
The median home value in ZIP 42141 is $184,700, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42141?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42141 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42141?
ZIP code 42141 has 690 business establishments employing approximately 11,299 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42141?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42141 are: Retail trade (166), Health care and social assistance (86), Accommodation and food services (76). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42141?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42141 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42141?
In ZIP code 42141, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 42141?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42141 is 22.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42141?
In ZIP code 42141, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42141?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42141 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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